Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
• Participate in surveys or polls
• Contribute content or historical information

2. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

• IP address and approximate geolocation data
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Referring website information
• Search queries and interactions with content

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our website and services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Serve relevant advertising content
• Send you relevant information about Iron Bowl history (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Detect and prevent fraud and security threats

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

Types of Cookies We Use

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie consent banner. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

Google AdSense

Your Rights and Choices

For EU/UK Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

For California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy rights exercise

Do Not Track (DNT)

We honor Do Not Track signals and similar mechanisms. When a DNT signal is detected, we will not track your browsing behavior for analytics or advertising purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months, while advertising data retention follows Google's policies.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is suitable for all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU) without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Educational resources and historical archives
• Social media platforms
• Partner websites and friend links
• Google services and advertisements

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit through links on our site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through our cookie consent banner (for significant changes)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, or have privacy concerns, please contact us: